Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inches to Kilograms per Pint Converter — lb/in3 to kg/pt
Convert Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) to Kilogram per Pint (kg/pt) using the exact conversion factor (1 pound per cubic inch = 13.09747968 kilogram per pint). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Pound per Cubic inches to Kilograms per Pint converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 27679.90471 / 2113.376419.
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About Converting Pound per Cubic inches to Kilograms per Pint
Pound per Cubic inch and Kilogram per Pint both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Pound per Cubic inch is most often used for used in machining and materials engineering, particularly for describing the density of metals, where a smaller volume unit than the cubic foot gives a more convenient figure.
Formula
kilograms per pint = pound per cubic inches × 13.0974796838
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 pound per cubic inch equals 27679.9047102 base units, and 1 kilogram per pint equals 2113.37641887 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct pound per cubic inch-to-kilogram per pint factor of 13.0974796838.
Simple example
1 lb/in3 × 13.09747968 = 13.09747968 kg/pt
1 pound per cubic inch = 13.09747968 kilograms per pint.
Real-world example
1,000 lb/in3 × 13.09747968 = 13,097.47968 kg/pt
1,000 pound per cubic inches = 13,097.47968 kilograms per pint.
Conversion table
| Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) | Kilogram per Pint (kg/pt) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 lb/in3 | 1.309747968 kg/pt |
| 1 lb/in3 | 13.09747968 kg/pt |
| 10 lb/in3 | 130.9747968 kg/pt |
| 100 lb/in3 | 1,309.747968 kg/pt |
| 1,000 lb/in3 | 13,097.47968 kg/pt |
| 10,000 lb/in3 | 130,974.7968 kg/pt |
Reverse conversion: Kilogram per Pint to Pound per Cubic inch
13.09747968 kg/pt × 0.07635056699 = 0.9999999997 lb/in3
13.09747968 kilograms per pint = 0.9999999997 pound per cubic inches.
pound per cubic inches = kilograms per pint × 0.0763505669904
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Kilogram per Pint to Pound per Cubic inch.
Understanding the Pound per Cubic inch
Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) measures density. A US customary density unit suited to describing dense materials in a small volume. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
Where it's used: United States
Uses of the Pound per Cubic inch today
- Used in machining and materials engineering, particularly for describing the density of metals, where a smaller volume unit than the cubic foot gives a more convenient figure
Understanding the Kilogram per Pint (kg/pt)
Mass per volume density.
Pound per Cubic inch — sources
- US materials-engineering reference tables — Pounds per cubic inch is a commonly tabulated density unit for metals in US machining and materials references.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms per pint are in 1 pound per cubic inch?
1 pound per cubic inch equals 13.09747968 kilograms per pint, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert pound per cubic inch to kilogram per pint?
Multiply the pound per cubic inch value by 13.09747968. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert kilogram per pint back to pound per cubic inch?
Use the reverse factor: 1 kilogram per pint equals 0.076350567 pound per cubic inches. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a pound per cubic inch?
Pound per Cubic inch (lb/in3) measures density. A US customary density unit suited to describing dense materials in a small volume. It is classified as a US customary density unit.
What is a kilogram per pint?
Kilogram per Pint (kg/pt) is a unit of density.
Is the pound per cubic inch to kilogram per pint conversion exact?
Yes. Both pound per cubic inch and kilogram per pint are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 13.09747968 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Where is the pound per cubic inch still used today?
United States
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.